@get2sammyb I agree its strange to support Sims 4 as IMO its not worth continuing the support as its not like it was a GREAT game.
I disagree though on your point its unplayable. Been playing it for months on PS5 with my partner as she loves the Sims and the worst we've experienced were some minor stutters when building a house. I hate how segmented it is compared to Sims 3 and the loading screens but it even runs better than its predecessor. It is also ridiculous that EA continues to sell so much DLC for it at absurd prices. My least favourite Sims game by far but definitely not unplayable and doesn't even run as bad as you say
With annual releases like this I find it so challenging to just start afresh especially knowing that 80% of everything will be the same as last year. And these games require so much set up for you to really enjoy and FEEL like a Football Manager. At least this time around it's got a new match engine. Yes I am a clown
No I get that, just one's a big muscley alien (Venom) and the other is just Spider-Man in a black symbiote suit. I don't think it's THAT similar as they look very different but I get that not everyone is going to know the difference. When you play it though I'm sure you'll start to understand the differences and be able to tell them apart for yourself
@nessisonett I would say its due to the Amazing Spider-man movies. Those costumes had such a huge gritty technological focus. Insomniac's rhino is so close to that of TASM 2
@Yusuo in what you are describing you aren't venom, you're Peter with symbiote abilities coming from Venom.
Venom is the big ass muscley tongue demon. Venom is usually bonded with Eddie Brock (the perfect symbiote), in this game I think its Harry. Spider-man rarely ever becomes Venom in the comics because he is strong enough to not let it take over him. However, it usually embodies him when it tries to bond with him and gives him that black suit and the symbiote abilities, if that makes sense
@DETfaninATL honestly. I remember when I saw the white spider, I was probably one of the few people in the world that liked it immediately and the designs for shocker, doc ock, mr negative were all brilliant. Insomniac did a great job
I see the media tab on this. I've tried remote play on media apps before and it just shows a black screen. Surely this won't be the case here? Otherwise :/
@Bez87 I agree but prices will just go up and up. Next thing you know after it's gone from £50 to £60 they're increasing it to £70. I don't care about value for money, tell me what about getting 3 free games a month plus multiplayer access justifies that increase
@The_ghostmen yeah I'd switch to a high end PC in a heartbeat 😂
Start of this gen I was arguing that there won't be a point in the next 5 years where we'd get PS exclusives on PC within 3 years of release and I used that to justify me getting and keeping a PS5. I was so wrong. Get a PC. Save up £2k or whatever it is. It's always been the ultimate gaming experience and with all Xbox games on PC day 1, new PS5 games being developed for PC and PS5, it makes sense now to hop on.
So yes my friend, I will upgrade my PC and just use that when my PS5 dies. It's just not really worth it anymore
@Fiendish-Beaver I know we all love gaming and are borderline addicted to it, maybe past the point of addiction. But we need to stop. We have been getting jerked left right and centre by this industry, especially in the last few years. And it's only going to get worse. We all need to vote with our wallets. Daylight robbery literally
@Flaming_Kaiser no doubt re-releases have better quality but that's the point of not having to fork out another £60 just to play what you already bought. RDR for example if I was too okay it on Xbox I'd just use my 360 purchase and it's upscaled to 4k. With PlayStation I have to buy it again as a new release.
@XboxTheBestBox I think a saving grace is that presumably from PS4 and up, everything will be BC.
I get that there's money to be made of course, but like you said, just throw us a bone. We pay stupid amounts of money every year, every generation, every console. Just give us some freebies from personally my most memorable and favourite console. I literally boot up my PS3 just to play those MINIS like Mini Ninjas or RDR, GTA IV, LBP, LA Noire, Pixeljunk Eden, Max Payne 3 and many more. So many childhood memories
@XboxTheBestBox it'll blow your mind but PS3 BC is achievable but not financially viable for Sony. They make more money by re-releasing ports of PS3 games, remaking them or charging you to stream them than by allowing you to play them via BC. It probably won't change either.
@Shstrick it's true theoretically but unfortunately (in the UK at least), wages haven't gone up to match inflation so most people won't see it like that
I think it might run android so this will be a really hot device for emulator fans and modders. £199 ain't too bad either. Though when you put in context to the Vita, its not very good value seeing as that was like £50 more and could do 10000x more than this appears to do
@zhoont there's a lot of gameplay available from the beta. Go watch those videos, it looks very similar to Payday 2 but with much needed updates to stealth and other smaller niggling issues
I think the method of releasing a game with set amount of content and anything extra being DLC or added to a sequel was not broken, therefore did not need to be side-lined for the monstrosity of live service games most publishers are trying to adopt.
This 'evolving content' rhetoric that we find ourselves embroiled in is becoming simply a product of laziness and greed. It used to be that you get a complete experience then overtime it evolves. Now, its growing to just be broken buggy mess that will get some half-assed content updates. Where it does fit in some cases, it absolutely has no place in others. Yet, due to the stupid success of many, I doubt its something we will see publishers stopping anytime soon.
@ItsBritneyB_tch it's crazy that for a show with 10+ seasons, season 2 is still the best.
If I could change anything it would definitely be to see an alternate version where Shane killed Rick or exiled him and became the leader. Everyone would be wilder, crazier, more volatile. Good TV
@PlayStationGamer3919 you see the vision. Hopefully it goes TLOU3 or a new IP releasing within a short period of each other then Factions (if its ever going to release)
@PlayStationGamer3919 it's been way too long! But that's due to their success. U1, U2 & U3 were back to back to back and I think the majority of their fans would rather see them finish a story than keep it hanging for a few years.
And then factor in the development times for full games and it's really no wonder why they'd rather work on sequels than new IPs. Imagine TLOU 3 releasing over 10 years later part 2. Don't think Sony or ND would want that
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Re: The Sims 5 Confirmed Free-to-Play, The Sims 4 to Receive Continued Support in Tandem
@get2sammyb I agree its strange to support Sims 4 as IMO its not worth continuing the support as its not like it was a GREAT game.
I disagree though on your point its unplayable. Been playing it for months on PS5 with my partner as she loves the Sims and the worst we've experienced were some minor stutters when building a house. I hate how segmented it is compared to Sims 3 and the loading screens but it even runs better than its predecessor. It is also ridiculous that EA continues to sell so much DLC for it at absurd prices. My least favourite Sims game by far but definitely not unplayable and doesn't even run as bad as you say
Re: Football Manager 2024 Will Be PS5's Best Spreadsheet Simulator of the Year
@Marquez I thought this was the one that was a 'complete redesign'
Re: Football Manager 2024 Will Be PS5's Best Spreadsheet Simulator of the Year
With annual releases like this I find it so challenging to just start afresh especially knowing that 80% of everything will be the same as last year. And these games require so much set up for you to really enjoy and FEEL like a Football Manager. At least this time around it's got a new match engine. Yes I am a clown
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@Yusuo hahaha, nice one.
No I get that, just one's a big muscley alien (Venom) and the other is just Spider-Man in a black symbiote suit. I don't think it's THAT similar as they look very different but I get that not everyone is going to know the difference. When you play it though I'm sure you'll start to understand the differences and be able to tell them apart for yourself
Re: Video: We've Been Playing PS5 Games On a 200" 4K Projector Screen, and It's Insane
@Perryg92 MVP, thank you bro!
Re: Video: We've Been Playing PS5 Games On a 200" 4K Projector Screen, and It's Insane
@Perryg92 can you share details of the projector and speaker system that you have please? Sounds amazing
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@nessisonett horrible piece of work. Gwen's death scene is iconic cinema though
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@nessisonett I would say its due to the Amazing Spider-man movies. Those costumes had such a huge gritty technological focus. Insomniac's rhino is so close to that of TASM 2
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@Yusuo in what you are describing you aren't venom, you're Peter with symbiote abilities coming from Venom.
Venom is the big ass muscley tongue demon. Venom is usually bonded with Eddie Brock (the perfect symbiote), in this game I think its Harry. Spider-man rarely ever becomes Venom in the comics because he is strong enough to not let it take over him. However, it usually embodies him when it tries to bond with him and gives him that black suit and the symbiote abilities, if that makes sense
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@DETfaninATL honestly. I remember when I saw the white spider, I was probably one of the few people in the world that liked it immediately and the designs for shocker, doc ock, mr negative were all brilliant. Insomniac did a great job
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@TheCollector316 ahh I see, you're going to be in for a treat, I think it looks amazing.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@TheCollector316 in the gameplay reveal he literally moults and you see his old skin and it scares Miles
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Lizard Has Real Scale
@LifeGirl he keeps moulting and getting bigger right? I assume he starts out as lab coat lizard then grows to this out of control Killer Croc style
Re: PS5's Remote Play Handheld PS Portal Releases on 15th November
I see the media tab on this. I've tried remote play on media apps before and it just shows a black screen. Surely this won't be the case here? Otherwise :/
Can anyone speak on this? Need some clarity
Re: Is Sony Working on a New PS2 Emulator for PS5, PS4?
Been watching Mystic since I was an actual child, props to him. The goated PS YouTuber
Re: Reaction: Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
@Bez87 I agree but prices will just go up and up. Next thing you know after it's gone from £50 to £60 they're increasing it to £70. I don't care about value for money, tell me what about getting 3 free games a month plus multiplayer access justifies that increase
Re: Reaction: Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
@KaijuKaiser hey man idk about your reading comprehension. I literally said most of y'all will buy it anyway. Good day 🫡
I don't eat out everyday either
Re: Reaction: Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
They're gonna be in for a shock when they see that PS+ count drop. Wait who am I kidding, look at the poll. Most of y'all gonna buy it anyway
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
@The_ghostmen yeah I'd switch to a high end PC in a heartbeat 😂
Start of this gen I was arguing that there won't be a point in the next 5 years where we'd get PS exclusives on PC within 3 years of release and I used that to justify me getting and keeping a PS5. I was so wrong. Get a PC. Save up £2k or whatever it is. It's always been the ultimate gaming experience and with all Xbox games on PC day 1, new PS5 games being developed for PC and PS5, it makes sense now to hop on.
So yes my friend, I will upgrade my PC and just use that when my PS5 dies. It's just not really worth it anymore
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
@Fiendish-Beaver I know we all love gaming and are borderline addicted to it, maybe past the point of addiction. But we need to stop. We have been getting jerked left right and centre by this industry, especially in the last few years. And it's only going to get worse. We all need to vote with our wallets. Daylight robbery literally
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Could Be Close to 100GB in Size
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@Loamy annnnnd just like that, they're gone 🤣
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
@The_ghostmen for an Xbox? Both consoles are stinking right now
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Could Be Close to 100GB in Size
@Loamy they are indeed 😂. However, would love to see 0 Screwball challenges as her screaming PHOTOBOMB has given me PTSD.
I could go on for a while but I've already written too many comments with @NEStalgia on what I love and hated about the Insomniac SP games.
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
@TrickyDicky99 ok thanks for the correction. I need them to offer more for what they're charging. Don't like this one bit
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
Hahahahaha and there I was about to hold off re-upping on my subscription. Nasty stuff Sony
Sidenote: This is like way more than gamepass right? They have no excuse to charge this much but not offer the same perks anymore. Joke of an industry
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Re: Lara Croft Joins Call of Duty Next Month, 21 Savage and Mace Too
Trying to jump on the Fortnite hype lmao
Re: Free PS5, PS4 Gacha Project Mugen Will Drop Your Jaws
Not going to document how it completely rips off Insomniac's web swinging and animations
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
@Flaming_Kaiser no doubt re-releases have better quality but that's the point of not having to fork out another £60 just to play what you already bought. RDR for example if I was too okay it on Xbox I'd just use my 360 purchase and it's upscaled to 4k. With PlayStation I have to buy it again as a new release.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
@XboxTheBestBox welcome to PlayStation lol. It makes no sense, but you can still stream PS3 games right?
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
@XboxTheBestBox I think a saving grace is that presumably from PS4 and up, everything will be BC.
I get that there's money to be made of course, but like you said, just throw us a bone. We pay stupid amounts of money every year, every generation, every console. Just give us some freebies from personally my most memorable and favourite console. I literally boot up my PS3 just to play those MINIS like Mini Ninjas or RDR, GTA IV, LBP, LA Noire, Pixeljunk Eden, Max Payne 3 and many more. So many childhood memories
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
@XboxTheBestBox it'll blow your mind but PS3 BC is achievable but not financially viable for Sony. They make more money by re-releasing ports of PS3 games, remaking them or charging you to stream them than by allowing you to play them via BC. It probably won't change either.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
@ShogunRok 100-150 would've been a sweet spot
Re: Assassin's Creed's Smartphone Spin-Off Has a Very Familiar Final Name
This is definitely getting the Liberations treatment with a HD port in the next few years. Crazy how far mobile gaming has come
Re: PS Portal's Battery Life Aiming to Match PS5 Controller
I usually get something close to 7 hours. Decent enough I guess
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
@Shstrick consensus is this is bad value compared to vita? I'm in that camp. Oh well, we'll never see anything like that again
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
@Shstrick it's true theoretically but unfortunately (in the UK at least), wages haven't gone up to match inflation so most people won't see it like that
Re: PlayStation Reveals New Official Headphones and Earbuds, Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore
USB dongle required? Why can everything but a PlayStation link wirelessly with headphones/earphones
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
I think it might run android so this will be a really hot device for emulator fans and modders. £199 ain't too bad either. Though when you put in context to the Vita, its not very good value seeing as that was like £50 more and could do 10000x more than this appears to do
Re: Poll: What PS5 Game Do You Most Want to See at Gamescom Opening Night Live?
@zhoont there's a lot of gameplay available from the beta. Go watch those videos, it looks very similar to Payday 2 but with much needed updates to stealth and other smaller niggling issues
Re: Poll: Is 'Live Service' Becoming an Excuse to Release Unfinished Games?
I think the method of releasing a game with set amount of content and anything extra being DLC or added to a sequel was not broken, therefore did not need to be side-lined for the monstrosity of live service games most publishers are trying to adopt.
This 'evolving content' rhetoric that we find ourselves embroiled in is becoming simply a product of laziness and greed. It used to be that you get a complete experience then overtime it evolves. Now, its growing to just be broken buggy mess that will get some half-assed content updates. Where it does fit in some cases, it absolutely has no place in others. Yet, due to the stupid success of many, I doubt its something we will see publishers stopping anytime soon.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Red Dead Redemption's PS4 Port?
If they were going to charge this much they should have added high res assets and a 60fps or 120fps option. This is a dumb, dumb joke
Re: No Man's Sky Teases Next Major Update, Echoes, in 7-Year Anniversary Video
@KaijuKaiser it just really isn't. Starfield will be an RPG comparable to Skyrim or TW3. Lets not act like that's the kind of game NMS is
Re: The Walking Dead: Destinies Lets You Rewrite the Timeline of the TV Show on PS5, PS4
@ItsBritneyB_tch it's crazy that for a show with 10+ seasons, season 2 is still the best.
If I could change anything it would definitely be to see an alternate version where Shane killed Rick or exiled him and became the leader. Everyone would be wilder, crazier, more volatile. Good TV
Re: The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Confirms He's Writing, Directing New PS5 Game
@PlayStationGamer3919 you see the vision. Hopefully it goes TLOU3 or a new IP releasing within a short period of each other then Factions (if its ever going to release)
Re: The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Confirms He's Writing, Directing New PS5 Game
@PlayStationGamer3919 it's been way too long! But that's due to their success. U1, U2 & U3 were back to back to back and I think the majority of their fans would rather see them finish a story than keep it hanging for a few years.
And then factor in the development times for full games and it's really no wonder why they'd rather work on sequels than new IPs. Imagine TLOU 3 releasing over 10 years later part 2. Don't think Sony or ND would want that
Re: The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Confirms He's Writing, Directing New PS5 Game
@PlayStationGamer3919 did you forget Returnal exists? Destruction All-Stars?